Upheaval

A sudden, violent change or disruption.

Upheaval is a sudden, violent change or disruption. It can refer to a tumultuous event or period of unrest.

/ʌpˈhiːvəl/

It comes from the French word 'upheaval' meaning a sudden raising or throwing up.

Upheaval is like when a volcano erupts or a big storm suddenly changes everything around you.

What is upheaval? A sudden and significant change or disruption
Can upheavals be natural? Yes, like earthquakes or volcanic eruptions
What are some examples of social upheaval? Revolutions and major political shifts

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change disruption

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destructive event